Gibson
Firebird Custom, Ebony, Gloss
ElectricFirebirdUS
No ratings yet$5,799
The Boldest Bird Yet Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity and attention to detail. The Firebird Custom retains the signature streamlined shape that makes it one of Gibson's most visually enticing guitars while adding upscale Custom appointments and powerful humbuckers for added visual and sonic punch. The Solid Mahogany construction is adorned with multi-ply binding, gold hardware, pearl inlays and a solid Ebony fingerboard. It's bold, beautiful and one hell of a fun ride.
Best for
RockClassic RockBlues RockHard Rock
Score
estimated from specs & owner reviews75
Overall / 100
Playability
75
Sound
68
Build
87
Value
65
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Gibson |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric |
| Country | US |
| Body wood | Solid Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Solid Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 22 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | 490R / 498T |
| Accessories | Certificate of Authenticity Booklet |
| Binding | Multi-ply |
| Body Finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | Firebird |
| Bridge | Tune-O-Matic |
| Bridge pickup | 498T |
| Case | Custom Shop Hardshell |
| Control Knobs | Black Speed Knobs |
| Controls | 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots |
| End Of Board Width | 56.89mm / 2.24in |
| Finish | Gold |
| Fretboard inlay | Mother of Pearl Block |
| Fretboard radius | 12 in. | 304.8 mm |
| Fret Count | 22 |
| Joint | Long Tenon |
| Model | CSFBEBGH1E |
| Mounting Rings | Black M69 |
| Neck pickup | 490R |
| Nut | Corian |
| Nut width | 42.85mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | Switchcraft |
| Pickguard | Black Multi-Ply |
| Pickup Covers | Gold |
| Pickup Selector | 3-Way Switchcraft |
| Profile | Medium C |
| Strap Buttons | Brass |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | Black |
| Tailpiece | Stop Bar |
| Truss rod | 2-way Adjustable |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-Ply Black/White |
| Tuner Plating | Gold |
| Tuners | Grover Kidney |
| Weight Relief | None |
| Street price | $5,799 |
